Jim_1971

Thanks for posting those pictures BadBaron. Cool setup!

Brian Van Pay

I just bought a 1973 StingRay and I purchased a Pyle in Dash flip-up DVD player with nav. I haven't attempted to install it yet but I use to be a professional installer at a local high-end stereo shop here in Phoenix so I know what I'm doing. I might have to fabricate (build-up the dash) something but I assure you it will look like it was born there, guaranteed. I noticed eBay has a dash piece with the din opening molded into the bezel (NOT a cut bezel with a trim plate) however its $250 and I'm not sure if the guage section is going to interfere with the flip-up panel. Either way I will make it work. I will post some pictures when I'm done.

roscobbc

Use a simple TomTom One with suction cup as in image - can't stand crap on the dash top - more really for accurate GPS speed indication - usually know when I'm going - however still very useful as a back-up in case you get diverted off your planned journey.

Solid LT1

Ive got a smart phone, if the technology changes I'm not tied into some permanently installed old school technology

I just sold my C6 Z06 and have never relied on the clumbersome factory NAV system in that car, the phone is far easier to use and takes voice commands.

resdoggie

Here's mine. I don't have the nav but it's an add-on if I lose my Rand-McNally.

haydenray

I got a small Garvin Nuvi for $99 at Best Buy. I got a weighted base for it and cut the front off of it so it fits on the "74 dash in the center. It plugs imto the cigarette lighter. The unit tuches the dash and the windshield so it is a tight fit.

Problem: hard acceleration will move it as I don't have any adhesive under it. I can set it on the floor if I don't need it. Advantage: It has a dial type speedometer function showing your speed without taking your eyes off the idiots trying to play bumper car.

Go ahead and laugh. I consider the on dash speedo to be worth the money,

Ray

Tim 1973

I was going to get this unit until I measured it to find it covers the gages. Going with s single din in my 73 Restro / mod with a portable Garmin that I already have. Would like to find one I could mount on the brace between the T-tops. Still looking

resdoggie

You can retract the display while driving so you can see the gauges. Nav is usually for in city navigation and if you know your car well as in it's not prone to overheating or low oil pressure, then when the display is up shouldn't be an issue.

briankeery

I vote for the Garmin.

dembo

Preferred the single din option as well, kenwood with nav which is Garmin, no issues with interference at the rear or when the screen flips up.

qwank

Google maps on my Android phone

U17

I know you are talking about a "in dash" unit.... But for now I just use this .... hmmm ... not sure how that speed got on there....

vette427-sbc

Here is mine completed and in the car. I bought an old iphone with no service plan and I just link it to my iphone so I can get internet and not have to take my phone in and out of the dock every time I leave the car. Google maps app takes care of the navigation perfectly. I can listen to my internet radio and the nav app will mute my music and give the directions through the speakers. I also changed from the iSimple IS76 to the HRT iStreamer DAC. Much higher sound quality.

Capkunu

Another alternative - good, bad or otherwise - you decide:

Garmin 276C Chartplotter with 'Road Package.' Approx $300 on ePay.
Fits snugly between C3 dash and windshield, power cord plugs into ciggie lighter and mini-speaker lays neatly in ashtray. At eye level, no unsafe need to glance southward.

Benefits:

-removable; requires no modification (you've got enough to do on your cars, right?)

-multiple displays; sometimes ya don't need the stupid map and just wanna check your true speed (my speedo's 10mph too fast)

-Mapping Software: during long snowy winters, you plan your spring routes 'offline,' then load 'em up when the sun comes back

-MOB button (man over board); handy when the wife falls out of the car on a road trip; mark position, go back and retrieve.

-Marine capable; if you've got a hole in the water, makes great primary or backup chartplotter; WAAS-enabled, which means likely more accurate than a Tom-Tom

Looks like this:

spedaleden

I have one in my 81. Love it, bluetooh, satleilte radio and DVD movies. Don't judge pics the video quality is excellent